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United States Patent | 5,626,254 |
Podd ,   et al. | May 6, 1997 |
A rapid construction method and apparatus for bulk cargo containers. The system uses a flexible bag which has an open end. The sides of the bag are folded over to form an end wall and sealed together with double stick tape. Side edges are sealed to the end wall with double stick tape to form edge seals. Load, vent, or discharge ports are attached to the end wall with double stick tape. The end is opened for unloading by cutting the section of the end wall which is encircled by the port. An optional access door in the port allows manual access to remove the end wall material. The liner and ports are optionally provided in kit form with pre-attached tape on the liner and ports. The ports do not have to be attached to the liner until required.
Inventors: | Podd; Stephen D. (1321 Sherbrooke St. West, Apt. E1, Montreal, Quebec, CA); Podd; Victor I. (2582 NW. 59th St., Boca Raton, FL 33496) |
Appl. No.: | 297254 |
Filed: | August 26, 1994 |
Current U.S. Class: | 220/1.6; 220/86.1; 220/694; 222/401; 222/567 |
Intern'l Class: | B65D 033/00 |
Field of Search: | 220/470,405,694,86.1,403 222/461,567 |
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